How to Break-in Hockey Goalie Equipment

A question I'm often asked is how I break in my goalie equipment. In this tutorial I show how I quickly break in my leg pads, catcher, and blocker to make them game ready, usually in less than 24-36 hours. As always, if you ever have any questions, feel free to ask!
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[@neto3539]

Hockey and battlefield in one video, you my friend have earned a subscriber.

[@SirBrosif286]

LMAO i was literally about to ask if I should break these in by sitting on them and playing Starcraft. too funny

[@coreywill579]

hockey and battlefield. you are my new favorite person

[@ourgoalielife]

LOL Thanks!

[@poppeviberg]

Same!

[@conradbenford6087]

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[@nellyjuju373]

corey will not

[@nellyjuju373]

GoalieCreaseNet bends when n znbwhzkd

[@ourgoalielife]

That's the Sumo Goalie bag, the biggest one they have. Pretty cool bag. Not the most durable, but it's certainly awesome egonomic, and saves me a ton of stress from my back.

[@jordanberschiminsky5608]

No problem I know stuff comes up. Can't wait for the hangout!

[@ourgoalielife]

Micah, try it a second time. Some people will do it 2-3 times, though the most I've ever had to do it is twice.

[@austinreynolds4911]

I'm up to four. But granted I have 3 fingers lol

[@ourgoalielife]

LOL True! I think it'll always be a struggle for you.. could take many times of use, honestly. Or you could always just do the Lundy catch, which is to not close your glove. You see me do it on quite a few catches, too.

[@Andrew-mg6ue]

GoalieCreaseNet That's what I do, it's kinda hard though

[@thenoobcube2935]

i want to try goalie but if i dont like it i will have wasted alot of money on a full set. i was thinking of getting used everything thoughts?

[@thenoobcube2935]

I was also wondering how much a full used set would cost

[@ourgoalielife]

+A-Z Extras I think that's absolutely the smart way to go. Goalie is a very expensive position, even if you buy everything used. Really, you're probably looking at $1000 AT LEAST to start, even if it's used. Depending on the size of the pads, you're looking at $400-$500 for legs and gloves, at least $250 for chest and pants, $100 for skates, $100 for stick(s), $250-$400 for a good mask, plus $50 for a jock or jill. I don't think I'm missing anything there, but as you can see it's quite the investment. If you have a friend who has an extra set, see if you can use theirs.. I often do that for friends! Good luck!

[@thenoobcube2935]

+GoalieCreaseNet Thanks! And I found some decent pads gloves and skates for a total of 200

[@ourgoalielife]

Wow, that's awesome. As long as they're decent and not street hockey or youth gear! Good luck!

[@MrDoctorSpanky]

I got all my stuff peice by peice and I have to say its honestly the most fun ive ever had playing anysport. give it a shot and throw some money down

[@clipzer5005]

Watched this video 6 years ago, used the same break in technique ever since

[@ourgoalielife]

Glad to hear it’s still working great for you!!

[@chickentendey]

WTF are you doing to your gear?

[@ourgoalielife]

Sounds good! Have a good trip, and I look forward to playing BF3 with you!

[@jclark59]

Came here for some novel tips...and received “So what I like to do....is I like to sit on them...while I play my video games. So for example [1:16-2:33]” - I’m not sure what I expected, but I now know I have 2 extra seats for my wife’s dinner parties.

[@ourgoalielife]

+Jordan Berschiminsky.. nope, didn't miss it! I had to cancel it the morning of due to my son's glasses breaking and our appointment was at that time, sorry! I'm going to try to schedule one for this upcoming weekend.. stay tuned!!

[@GoProGoalieUzi]

Hey Big Guy..do have a review on your goalie bag? I'm in need of a wheel bag, is yours the "grit"? Any way you could do a review on it...how do you like it? Thx budz

[@ourgoalielife]

Hey! Can do! I do like it a lot, though there are a couple durability concerns. I'll do a review soon!

[@GoProGoalieUzi]

By doing those break in techniques, can the materials be damaged somehow, meaning they loose "protective elements"? Just wondering..I personally never done anything like that before....

[@ourgoalielife]

Nope, not at all. As long as you don't over flex the pads or do things you really shouldn't, then you should be fine. :)

[@larceny3092]

When I get a new trapper I put hockey pucks in it and tie it up and sit on it

[@cameronforster2325]

Can I use that method of breaking in the glove with my Bauer reactor 7000 glove?

[@ourgoalielife]

+cameron forster Absolutely!

[@kelleerassau9216]

I just snagged a brand new set of Vaughn ProSpec V5 9500 leg pads, so your tutorial will be a big help getting them broken in. I've never had a brand new set of really good pads, so this video is very helpful! One question - do you recommend the same break-in process for a heat moldable catcher? Thanks!

[@ourgoalielife]

Fantastic! It's a great question about the moldable catcher, and honestly I've never used one so I can't be certain. I'd venture to say yes, but ultimately you should probably break it in using the manufacturer's recommendations. Good luck!

[@markyeap2598]

I'm using the glove technique right now and I was wondering if anyway I could harm it or damage it because I certainly don't want that to happen, I have the CCM eflex pro and I put the glove closed under my bed so something is on it really good and should I leave it there for 24 hours and then with it open 24 hours? It was pretty much worked in but I want it fully anyway thanks for the video!

[@ourgoalielife]

Mark Yeap The only "damage" I've done to my glove doing this was I accidentally dented the thumb well, but funny enough it miraculously came back out after a day of resting it. I'd just make sure you're placing the couch or bed on a part of the glove that won't dent. I'd definitely recommend the 24/24 method, closed then open. Hope that helps!

[@bennettczajka7713]

I love BF3!

[@Andrew-mg6ue]

Hey Tommy I'm thinking about buying some ccm premier R1.5 seniors they come with no breaks which is just fine for me as I play mostly butterfly style. I was just wondering if I can use the same pad break in technique you used in this video despite the different brakes.

[@ourgoalielife]

Great question! Personally, I wouldn't recommend it. Because there are no breaks, you might accidentally crack the pad on the inside, and then you've ruined your pads. :\

[@nickpiselli3860]

I recently tried this method over the holidays and it worked. The next day however, it went back to not being able to close. I've been breaking my glove in recently and using it in practices and it's still not game ready.

[@ourgoalielife]

Hmmm.. is it a pro model? If it's not pro I know sometimes they can be harder to break in. Keep trying this method, though.. sometimes it takes 2-3 times, though I usually just have to do it once. Also try using it RIGHT after the 24-36 hour period.. that'll help break it in.

[@ScottyMaltrez]

I got a old glove brains glove which im trying to stay open by wedging but I feel once I put my hand Inside it naturally closes to about half way which obviously no good, do you have any tips?

[@ourgoalielife]

scotty maltrez I'd probably try the glove break-in method I describe here.. run hot water through it, then do 12 hours closed and 24 hours open (as opposed to 24/12). I'd also recommend applying pressure to the BACK of the hand instead of staying open by wedging something in the front. See if that works.. let me know if you still have trouble! Good luck!

[@Blakenastyy]

nice pads

[@sliceanddice5707]

Im only watching for the battlefield gameplay

[@GoProGoalieUzi]

Just custom ordered my 1st pro ever pro set..yipeee! Koho 588, oiler colors to match my masks, and everything else. I will make a review once I get them in near the end of Jan. I've been busy painting masks..did a kirk mclean one a few weeks ago, now almost done a luongo style one...

[@brendanmoricas5904]

Is it possible to make a video about how to soften your Ccm gloves and break them in. I have been having a lot of problems with breaking mine in.

[@ourgoalielife]

Brendan Moricas Absolutely will do, though I am very happy to announce that with the D30 smart foam in the CCM EFlex2 palm, you don't need to break that baby in at all! Mine came feeling game ready. Still, I'll put together a video.. stay tuned!

[@bluepanther22]

Just curious, is there any other way to break in a glove without having to pour hot water in to it? I'm a bit aprehensive of doing that.

[@ourgoalielife]

Use it. (But, really, there's nothing wrong with the water method.)

[@bradygagne7472]

My glove was easy to close but a little tough to open, so i did what you said and put it under the couch. I took it out today and now it wont close right /: any suggestions?

[@ourgoalielife]

Brady Gagne Well that's weird! Did you also put the hot water on and in it? And then put it back under the couch completely opened? I've never had a problem with this method, myself.

[@sheldonfletcher5004]

when you customized your pads, what colour did you use for the darker blue? Navy?

[@ourgoalielife]

That's navy blue. :)

[@geoffreyyezersky1476]

#sniping

[@ourgoalielife]

The only time I've gotten the crustiness is when I haven't used my gloves for like 3-4 weeks and they're very well used. I'm thinking the newer materials in the Reebok/CCM gloves don't get the crustiness, but I could be wrong. The only thing I've found so far is to re-wet the glove before I use it. You might want to try putting your gloves near a dehumidifier and see if that helps soften the leather instead of drying it out. Doesn't hurt to try!

[@bradygagne7472]

I tried today putting it under pressure closed completely, hopefully that works

[@ourgoalielife]

Brady Gagne Sounds good! Hope it worked out!

[@riggs6585]

Goalies in 2020. Ouch this hurts to watch.

[@RecklessExotics]

I keep trying to break in my Catcher and I use the method u say in this video and at the end of it when it's dry it's still stiff

[@ourgoalielife]

Austin hopkins Usually by the end of the method it's still damp, so since yours is dry it makes me wonder if you didn't put enough water on and in it or in the right areas. Try putting the hot water in it for two minutes instead of one and see if that helps any. You can also do this multiple times; with some gloves I've done it 2-3 times, but usually with a Reebok I only have to do it once (if that).

[@spellmanpat8233]

will do I'm from BUFFALO ny born and raised where are you from?

[@ourgoalielife]

+Spellman Pat St. Louis, Missouri.

[@Hunter14]

Question, I just got Bauer one.7 leg pads, butterfly style pads. They also have my flex system, would you recommend breaking them in life this. Also this is my first pair of real pads, so what is the pros of doing this. Will it help seal the five hole more ?

[@ourgoalielife]

What it does is allows more flexibility at the breaks so the tops can seal in the middle of your five hole. One.7s are pretty low in the Bauer line, so breaking them in TOO much could result in a much lower life expectancy from the pads, so just keep that in mind,

[@Hunter14]

GoalieCreaseNet thank you !

[@ourgoalielife]

You're welcome!

[@ourgoalielife]

For my chesty, pants, and skates, my only break-in is simply using them. I've heard stories about putting them in the bathroom/shower, wear them around the house.. honestly, none of those work. To break something in, you need a combination of wetness to break down the hard fibers, and you need movement to break down the fibers in the direction in which you'll be using it. Simply getting it wet won't work, nor will simply moving it. Your best bet is wearing it in a game.

[@MahNameTook]

"I really want to pun in a compilation of my gaming Highlights, but I am a goalie channel"

[@ourgoalielife]

Win win :)

[@keanunel9053]

could you make a video on how to brake in more pf a flat face type of pad lile the warrior rotual g3s

[@ourgoalielife]

This works fine for those, too. I've done this on flatter face style pads such as the XLTs, Premiers, and SubZeros. Works like a charm each time.

[@spellmanpat8233]

my sabres sure could use a goaltender robin had a tough night hopefully he will rebound

[@ourgoalielife]

+Spellman Pat Agreed! I am available for the cost-efficient league minimum. My pads might not match the Sabres, but they sure are sexy. Put in a good word for me? :)

[@jakeny1584]

I'm an 11 year old goalie and I just got all of my equipment. I think this video is great but i'm worried that the hot water will kind of ruin my glove. Are there any other ways?

[@ourgoalielife]

The Gaming Apocalypse Trust me, the water isn't a big deal. Been doing this for years to multiple gloves and never had a single issue. The alternate way: wear it. Good luck.

[@jakeny1584]

GoalieCreaseNet Thanks :)

[@ourgoalielife]

Drying your leg pads is a thing of the past. With the old leathers you had to do it so they wouldn't break down. I've literally never had a problem with pads breaking down from not specifically drying them out. Just let them air dry as normal and it should be fine.

[@CODclipper29]

If you run it under hot water will it get really hard and then its impossible to close?

[@ourgoalielife]

Ethan Harela Nope; I've never had it get hard after running it under hot water. If anything, it breaks down the materials just enough so that you get a little extra flexibility/mobility out of it.

[@IPv6Freely]

One of the best ways to break in your catcher is the same as with baseball gloves, and thats turn it inside out as best you can and wrap it up that way for a day. The reason is because it stretches the palm leather a bit. Normally other break in methods only focus on compressing and creasing the palm and stretching the back of the hand. Gotta get that leather stretching both ways to soften it up!

[@ourgoalielife]

Chris J I would absolutely not recommend trying to turn it inside out the same way you can with a baseball glove. The biggest reason why is a baseball glove is all leather; a goalie trapper also has foams and plastics inside that can and will break if you twist or do things abnormal to it. By turning it inside out you could very well be breaking the padding in the palm which, while you do need to break it in, you definitely don't want to rip anything out, either. It may work for you, but I certainly wouldn't recommend it!

[@IPv6Freely]

GoalieCreaseNet Understood, you make good points with all the extra plastics and foams. Forget I said anything and I'll be sure to not do that when my new glove arrives Friday :)

[@ourgoalielife]

Chris J LOL. Hey, if it works for you, by all means.. but I don't think I could risk it! I have two gloves coming in next week.. might look at some different methods of breaking them in.

[@spellmanpat8233]

How come some nhl goalies change pads so offten ? irbe had the same set of pads for all the teams he played with

[@ourgoalielife]

+Spellman Pat Irbe would still have some foams replaced occasionally, but it was hard to tell since the outside still looked the same. But NHL goalies tend to look stiffer pads, so once they loose the stiffness they change up pads.

[@davida1250]

Hey Tommy, About two or three months ago, I bought a Bauer Supreme One.7 catch glove. I love the glove, but I am really struggling to get it to break in so that I can easily open and close it. I have searched dozens of websites and videos, and tried numerous methods like the hot water method and tying skate lace around it overnight. These techniques have helped my glove break in pretty well, but I can't get my glove to the point where I can easily open and close it with no spaces for the puck to pop out. If you have any other tips or reasons for why I can't get my glove to finish breaking in, please let me know. I AM DESPERATE! Thanks, David

[@ourgoalielife]

David Aspinall Wow.. if it's not broken in by 2-3 months, sounds like there's something wrong with the glove. Which, a One.7 is a lower end glove, but I would think it should be broken in by now. To be honest, if you've tried all those methods and there's STILL space for the puck to come out, that tells me one of three things: 1. it's not a quality glove; 2. it's broken in wrong; or 3. well, I forgot what 3 was.. but if I remember I'll try to help you, lol. Either way, I think the answer unfortunately is to get a different glove. :\

[@davida1250]

GoalieCreaseNet Alright thanks Tommy. Also, I only have hockey in the winter, so its really like i've had the glove for about a month (the amount of time I actually used it on the ice), so maybe it just needs to get more action in the right enviroment. But thanks, and let me know if you remember what number 3 was, lol.

[@ourgoalielife]

I wish I could remember! Sorry, man!

[@warhead717]

Aww dude how can you afford to get all the new goalie kit I can hardly buy old kit?

[@ourgoalielife]

Warren Hargreaves I work hard.

[@christopherjohnston3772]

Just got a set of Bauer Reactor 4000, 36+1 pads, reactor and glove. Just going through the break-in period now. Man do these pads feel great on me coming from an older pair 10+yrs older. Since I can't sit on mine, I have them wedged under a table which also works!

[@ourgoalielife]

Christopher Johnston Absolutely. Just be aware that I only sit on my pads for 20-30 minutes, and wedging them under a table for hours can have an adverse impact on the foams. Don't let them sit too long!

[@christopherjohnston3772]

Only an hr or two.

[@ourgoalielife]

Good man. :)

[@alexandremiletitch7447]

Hi Tommy, me again ! I finally changed my mind and I will purchase a complete set of Warrior G2 Senior pads and gloves. These have very special features, the pads have the velcro profile lock to bend the pads and the gloves have a removable liner. Do you think your break-in methods for the pads & catcher would work with the G2s ? Thanks and sorry to bother

[@ourgoalielife]

Not a bother at all, but I've never used those pads outside of a demo day, and it wasn't for very long at all. Sorry I can't be more help!

[@alexandremiletitch7447]

GoalieCreaseNet Thanks for the answer. I'll see what I can do when I get them. I will let you know if you're interested !

[@ourgoalielife]

No prob! Good luck with them!

[@brianrivers4510]

+GoalieCreaseNet..... What are your thoughts on using your method for breaking in leg pads on Bauer Supreme one.7 leg pads? I'm about to order a set in a few days, and I'm just wondering what would happen to the myflex system?

[@ourgoalielife]

+brian rivers Good question, as the one.7s are "lesser quality" pads. If I were you, I'd still do it the exact way I always have, but that's easy for me to say. In that, the only thing I wouldn't do is one thing I purposefully DIDN'T show you guys.. I bend my pads backwards. I probably wouldn't do that with a lesser pad, but with pros it's usually fine.

[@brianrivers4510]

+GoalieCreaseNet. Thank you so much. I will try only what u showed in the video hopefully tomorrow when they arrive. by the way... I absolutely love your channel and your funny remarks.

[@ourgoalielife]

That's awesome, Brian! Thanks for the kind words! Good luck!

[@ourgoalielife]

Wish you would have said that before I sold my last set, haha! It was a pretty torn up pair of One100s I washed in the Rocket Sport Wash, and it turned my bath water black, lol. If I get another used set I'll definitely set that up.. usually I take such good care of my gear that it doesn't break down quickly at all. I'll keep it in mind!

[@cloutgoalie1524]

Can I do this method with Reebok GP X24 pads?

[@ourgoalielife]

Absolutely!

[@yonatanreisinger4215]

I have few questions: 1: This way dont destroy the glove ? cuz I have a new glove and I afraid to destroy her (water destroy leather) 2:Can I put hot water just from outside ?

[@csobo4555]

Nothing better than breaking in the pads and sniping some people on bf

[@ourgoalielife]

Chris Sobolewski Heck yeah!

[@shirinesleiman877]

i read somewhere that if you open your glove and put presure on it (putting it under your couch), it'll create a bump in the palm area which will prevent the glove to close properly. I didn't think it was true at first but with my last glove, i used to put a lot of presure on it to open it like that, and i realized not long ago that there was actually a bump. I can't close it properly anymore. even if i try all the methods. Be careful about that...

[@ourgoalielife]

+the ringuette goalie 101 Very weird. Don't this with probably 15 gloves now and never gotten a bump. I know what you're talking about since I've seen it on some gloves, but usually they're lower end gloves; not usually the pro ones, though I think I saw a Warrior pro G2 with a pretty pronounced bump. Anyway, good luck!

[@shirinesleiman877]

+GoalieCreaseNet my glove is the reebok L9 IN, it's not a pro one and it's not the best quality out there, that's probably the reason. Thanks though :)

[@ourgoalielife]

Ahhhh, see, that makes perfect sense, then. I don't know what it is about those gloves; it could be that the cheaper materials they use end up reacting to break-in methods differently. Well good luck out there!

[@ourgoalielife]

Haha, exactly right! Fortunately the new BF3 Capture the Flag games (which I show in the video) are about 20 minutes long, so it's perfect!

[@nathandelara8879]

I've wondered for a while what do the bumps knee level on the pads do

[@ourgoalielife]

Nathan de Lara The knee rolls are very soft, so they add some cushion for pucks that hit in the knee area and they'll drop right down in front of the goalie so he or she can smother the puck quickly.

[@MICBACONATOR101]

The reason the top of the pads lift up is usually because people make their pads to tight and you can also bake ur catch glove in a skate oven for 3-5 minutes. Also use baby powder for glove and blocker.

[@ourgoalielife]

MICBACONATOR101 Unless the glove specifically says to put it in an oven, I don't recommend doing that. There are plastics in the glove that, under stress and heat, can break, melt, or mold differently than intended, and then you'd have a glove that doesn't work at all.

[@MICBACONATOR101]

GoalieCreaseNet Thats why you only do it for a little while. One of the head guys at Bauer told me this when I was a kid, he said it would work for any company.

[@ourgoalielife]

MICBACONATOR101 I wouldn't recommend it. Not every manufacturer is the same or uses the same materials in the same way. Hey, it's your gloves, but it's not something I'll be recommending.

[@kevinkiraly7113]

Tommy, How do you fix the torsional flex in pads. Mine are newer haven't really been broken in but i am getting some torsional flex.

[@ourgoalielife]

Kevin Kiraly A couple things: generally torsional flex is due to two things: breaking them in wrong and inappropriate strapping. So, to fix torsional flex it may require two things: reshaping the pads so they no longer naturally flex that way, then strapping your pads in a way that doesn't encourage torsional flex. Depending on how flexible/broken-in they are, it may be nearly impossible, but that's your best bet. What you don't want to do is twist them the opposite way; that won't work and will make it worse. Just try to shape the pads back into a frontal position and then strap them so they stay that way and won't be encouraged to flex inward. Hope that helps, Kevin!

[@kevinkiraly7113]

Thanks tommy also I'm wondering if my pants are making it hard for me to butterfly and actually perform slides. I have the old itech 4.8 s and they extend a little past my knee so they get caught up in the area where the pad meets the leg pad and inhibits my rotation. Do you think that could be a cause ?

[@ourgoalielife]

Yeah, it definitely sounds like they're too long, and, if I remember correctly, the 4.8s were a very long pant to begin with. I've had that in the past when I attempted to move up to XL Koho 590 pants back in the day, and it went horribly wrong. So I don't doubt whatsoever that the pants could also be a contributor.

[@tserofal1256]

What about the rest of the gear? C/A, pants...

[@jasonthomas13]

So i bought used pads from a buddy of mine. When i go into the butterfly, the top of my pads dont seal to the ice, leaving and area for the puck to slide right through. How do i fix this?

[@ourgoalielife]

+Jason Thomas That's a pretty common issue that's typically evident of them being strapped too tightly. Try loosening them up a bit, especially around the top of the calf and the knee, and you might find them sealing a bit better. If there's an elastic band at the knee, that might be too tight, too. Some pads do just come up a bit, so it's good to make sure your stick is always properly placed in the five hole, and hopefully none sneak through. Good luck!

[@jasonthomas13]

Thanks for the advice! I recently switch from Reeboks XLT to the Brian's Gnetik pro. With the Reeboks, I would place elastic band down at the calf so it wasn't wrapped around the back of my knee. I will try the same with the Gnetiks.

[@ourgoalielife]

Definitely try the same and that might help a bit. I know it did on my SubZero 6.0s!

[@cmags3176]

Do you have anymore ways to break in a glove without water? I'm a little afraid to put water in my glove. I have a Vaughn Ventus Lt60

[@ourgoalielife]

Haha.. your glove will be fine, I swear!

[@cmags3176]

The water didn't work should I try pucks?

[@ourgoalielife]

Well.. I'd try water again. Sometimes it takes 2-3 times, but typically only once. Also, try wearing it RIGHT after the 24-36 hour period. That'll help break it in.

[@landdsongs8326]

I'm going to be goalie next season

[@IrishDragon_AoF]

How do you fix "Torqtional flex" if it occurs?

[@ourgoalielife]

Great question! I wish I had a better answer for you, but honestly I think the only thing you can do is try to mold your pad so that it bends more appropriately instead of with the torsional flex. If you're noticing a lot of torsional flex while you're playing, consider loosing your straps a bit or loosening the toe ties. Good luck!

[@BobShanky]

I'm working on breaking in my goalie glove now, really excited to see how it feels after a couple of days!

[@ourgoalielife]

+BobShanky Awesome, Bob! Let me know how it works for you!

[@BobShanky]

+GoalieCreaseNet Just pulled the glove out from under the couch after 24 hours closed and 12 hours open. WOW! That worked like a charm! I am definitely impressed with how the second session helped open the glove up. Thanks for the tips!

[@BobShanky]

+GoalieCreaseNet For reference I'm using a CCM EFlex 2 860 set

[@ourgoalielife]

Wonderful! Glad to hear it worked great for you! Not a problem at all!

[@gerryblocker]

Thank you always!!

[@JRgamerrz]

Did you break in you reebok pads the same way or do you do it differently as I have none which have no external break compared to my ccm with double external break

[@ourgoalielife]

+Chaldian Yup! I break in all of my pads using the same method. The only thing that changes occasionally is that I might have to do it a couple times if there's no external break or if it's an extra stiff pad. Hope that helps!

[@JRgamerrz]

+GoalieCreaseNet yep thanks for the response any tips on changing from ccm pads to reeboKs other than the obvious more butterfly style of reeboks?

[@ourgoalielife]

There's really very little problem changing between CCMs and Reeboks because the construction is mostly the same, the main difference being in the foams within the pads. So then the only real tip is to get used to the differences between the foams, with the CCM allowing soft rebounds that stay in front of you and the Reeboks using harder foam that rebounds the puck off. It's more of a mindset than getting used to the pads. :) Hope that helps!

[@julieannroberts4687]

goaliecreasenet tank you so much i couldnt break my ccm glove in thogh can you make another vidio

[@ourgoalielife]

You're welcome! What would you like another video about? Once I get my XLTs in I'll recreate this video with some more tips!

[@julieannroberts4687]

GoalieCreaseNet ok thank you to make a video on .............a butterfly techneque

[@ourgoalielife]

Sounds good! My PS3 account is under the name "synesthete". Looking forward to it!

[@JamesKacer]

This helped a lot with breaking ion my glove. Had to find a way to break in my CCM Premier Chest protector though. Running it in the dryer for 10 to 15 min has made it so nice without doing any damage. Go with low heat or no heat.

[@ourgoalielife]

Awesome, James! I like the idea.. might try it myself! Thanks for the tip!

[@mattwalker271]

Hi what bag is that cause I'm a new to goalie and I think that looks good in very excited to start I am starting very last i am 12 years old but still gonna try cause why not lol thanks

[@HiSaYn]

Looks like a grit sumo.expensive but good quality, but I'd suggest a cheaper bag that would fit your pads

[@ourgoalielife]

+Matt “lax” Walker Yup! That's the Sumo. It is pretty expensive, and one of the seams ripped in the first two weeks, but since then it's been a great bag for me. You can go the route where it'll fit all your pads, but don't hurt your back trying to carry everything in one bag; I recommend a regular bag for everything except the leg pads, which you can keep on the outside of the bag. Good luck!

[@ourgoalielife]

Awesome, Jimmy! Nice job!

[@SatoriEarth]

Pretty close to much of my break in processes. With the blocker I like to remove the inside and slightly flare the outter bottom edge of the board. I find it gives more range of motion and flexibility in paddle down. Allowing an easier time of extending the arm out to cut off passes etc. Also when doing the closure setting of the trapper I like to leave a small dowel in the palm crease... I'm not going to get into the countless custom modifications (with pretty much all of my gear) I do in addition to the break-ins.

[@ourgoalielife]

SatoriEarth Very cool. I have a friend who does a dowel in the pocket of the glove, and you get a really awesome Lundy-effect. I'm going to try it!

[@Ahpollo]

I like ccm but I cant find anything at the stores

[@ourgoalielife]

Weird.. almost every store where I am has some CCMs. You can always order custom from your retailer, too. Good luck!

[@gdog8201]

Can you do this with stiff style pads like Bauer hyper lights?

[@ourgoalielife]

Good question. I've done this with stiff CCMs, but I've never done it with stiff Bauers. Since this video was made so long ago and I haven't tried the Bauers, I can't guarantee you it'll work the same way, and it might even harm your pad, though that might be a stretch. This method is really meant for either flexible or hybrid style pads, not really stiff ones that don't have any internal and/or external breaks. Hope that helps!

[@gdog8201]

@@ourgoalielife thanks dude! That helped out a lot 😁

[@jraybay]

Where'd you get your bag from? 😶

[@ourgoalielife]

jraybay Bought it from a buddy who had two. I'm sure you can find them around the web, though!

[@jordanberschiminsky5608]

Did I miss your last goalie hangout because I checked but there was nothing to watch that was live.

[@MWB18]

I never have to break in I’m Equpiment because I get mine OHL used

[@thegoaliegod31]

Nice video, I haven't felt very comfortable trying this with my xlt's I am scared I am going to stretch out the leather on the front. Do you have any other recommendations for me? (I have custom xlt's with double internal and single external) if that helps. And what video game is that ?

[@ourgoalielife]

thegoaliegod31 I did these with my XLTs and they worked out BEAUTIFULLY! Kept a lot of stiffness that I like while still breaking in those breaks a bit. Outside of this method I really don't have any other recommendations than to just play in them. I'm not a big fan of tying them up or setting pads under something for a long period of time. Also, the video game is Battlefield 3 for the PS3. Thanks for stopping by!

[@cflargofan]

Holy shit you have massive calves. #goaliegoals

[@ourgoalielife]

js_greene LOL Years of working them out. My legs are pretty huge, and of course I have a goalie butt, which is entirely embarrassing. The worst part about big calves is when I play out I can barely get my shin guard strap to go around them, and I don't even fit into a Reebok shin guard (they have straps you slip into), haha!

[@clayglecoff6672]

how tall are you?

[@KMMHL2012]

I really like all your videos, been going through and commenting on a few. Though I have to admit, the reviews and streams, the sound quality is abysmal, you need to drop $100 on a microphone :(

[@ourgoalielife]

Thanks KMM! Funny enough, my NEW mic is a $200 mic that's one of the best and most used in the business. For these old ones the sound is terrible. Sorry about that!

[@JustGoove]

Finally pulled the trigger on my first set of Goalie gear. Got the CCM Retro Flex 450 Glove and some Brians M3 Series Leg Pads. Going to work on breaking in the glove and pads. Thanks for this video!

[@ourgoalielife]

+JustGoove You're very welcome! If you have any questions, feel free to ask! Good luck and have fun in your new gear!

[@ourgoalielife]

Not a problem at all! Glad it helped!

[@keanunel9053]

ok cool thanks

[@spellmanpat8233]

awesome hey when a goalie gets traded to another team how are some able to have new equipment and a new team color mask but some have to wear there previous teams colors on the pads do some teams have equipment on hand when the player arrives? also what does an nhl goalie do with his old equipment when traded and do goalies change masks often? in sorry for all the questions but you seem like you may be the guy to ask thank you for your time!

[@ourgoalielife]

+Spellman Pat Most of the time they don't have new gear right away, but sometimes they can use PadWrapz or PadSkinz to cover up some of the color, and sometimes they'll use a white mask for a while while the new one gets painted. As for what NHL goalies do with old equipment, it depends on the goalie and team. Some teams sell the equipment at team sales at the end of the year, while others send it back to the manufacturers, who sell them to retailers. Hope that helps!

[@hockeypros1027]

please reply I do the same thing with my glove but when I put water in it after about 3 days it drys inside and gets really crusty and even more stiff

[@Si__Jay]

It looked like you got slight torsional flex on the pad you did

[@sully5381]

Sweet equipment and nice headset

[@ourgoalielife]

+SullyGamez Haha, thanks! Now I have a PS4 so I have the new Playstation Gold ones for my PS gaming. For my PC gaming I use something else, lol.

[@Therealproj3333]

Haha battlefield is my poison too!

[@ourgoalielife]

Nice! I used to play so much more. Now my beloved PS4 is in the family room, and while I have it for PC, I don't play it very often.

[@dylandelorey7028]

is there a way to fix torcil flex

[@ourgoalielife]

Not permanently. You can try to reshape them, but it might just make them flexible in both directions.

[@micahhershey4675]

i tied and opened it and followed all the steps and it is still really stiff

[@rexfinn7021]

hey you have a really cool bag what kind is it thanks

[@bmnailsxoxo]

where did you get your pads?

[@ourgoalielife]

Just responded in the other video on which you commented, but you can pick up a pair at almost any goalie retailer of your choice.

[@nicktardif7233]

i want them pads lol, love ccm, what kind are they??

[@ourgoalielife]

+nick tardif These were the original CCM Extreme Flex Pro pads. Now they have the CCM EFlex2 pads and are coming out with the Premiers.. I'll have a set soon enough!

[@graysongarrity2412]

+GoalieCreaseNet arent the premier pads only for pros or will they be released to non pros

[@ourgoalielife]

You can get them, too! Most of the time you'll custom order them, but I'm sure your local retailer has a few pro sets, too.

[@jaygrayson9097]

What’s the best way to break in the Bauer x900 goalie leg pads? Just got a new set. Thanks

[@ourgoalielife]

This method in the video. :)

[@gb9536]

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[@joshuaarnold6326]

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[@T0rche]

I'm not usually a very picky goalie when it comes to equipment. I can adapt easily to almost any pad or glove... but when it comes to the chest protector though, that's another story. I played for the past 15 years with the same chest & arms because I was so comfortable in it... but a time came when I was *really* due for a new one. So I went out and bought a brand new Reebok one. I tried it on in the store, spoke with the employee a lot, he gave me tips and tricks, so I was convinced and decided to purchase it. Now, with 12 games played, I still find it *very* stiff and restrictive, especially for my arms... Got any tips on how to "break-in" chest & arms?? I hope it will get better because I feel like I just wasted $350!

[@benyurovitsky4110]

i got a chest protector from a friend that he had used for a year, playing 4-5 times a week. it is still very stiff for some reason, also in the arms.

[@ourgoalielife]

I had a similar issue where the arms of my chesty wouldn't break in, and I eventually got tired of it and put my old arms on my new chesty, lol. Honestly all you can do is continue using it to break them in. I have tried washing it in a washer, and it broke it in a little more without any damage, but really I just recommend using it so it keeps the entire life of the chesty instead of decreasing it unnaturally.

[@reaperbloodGaming]

can you send me a pic of a 32+1 bauer rx6,8,10 beside a 33+2 bauer reactor thanks

[@KyleMorelli]

You should do a video on how to maintenance and clean equipment, especially leg pads.